Panetta said he was “confident” that the United States would ultimately
decide to provide military assistance to France, but that the Obama
administration first needed to conduct a careful legal review to ensure that it
has the authority to become involved in the conflict.
“One thing I’ve learned is every time I turn around, I face a group of
lawyers,” Panetta told reporters. “Lawyers basically have to review these
issues to make sure they feel comfortable that we have the legal basis for what
we’re being requested to do. And I understand the need for that.”

Jeepers. Put a little "Cowboy" in it, for the love of country. I bet those terrorists are just quaking at the thought of lawyers coming at them.